お好み焼き (Okonomiyaki)

Definition

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake made with batter, cabbage, and various toppings like meat, seafood, or vegetables. It is cooked on a griddle and often enjoyed with special sauces and mayonnaise.

Related terms

鉄板焼き (Teppanyaki): Teppanyaki refers to dishes cooked on an iron griddle or hotplate. Okonomiyaki is one of the popular teppanyaki dishes commonly found in Japan.

広島風 (Hiroshima Style): Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki is a regional variation of this dish where layers of ingredients are stacked rather than mixed together. It originated from Hiroshima prefecture.

ソース焼きそば (Sauce Yakisoba): Sauce Yakisoba is another popular street food in Japan that shares similarities with Okonomiyaki. It consists of stir-fried noodles with a similar sauce used in Okonomiyaki.